Taking a look at the Los Angeles Rams' four biggest offensive questions heading into training camp.
The Los Angeles Rams are set to start training camp later this week, which will give Sean McVay an opportunity to evaluate position battles and see where the roster stands overall.
Following a strong 2025 season from the offense, the 2026 season could be another impressive showing for the Rams, but there are still a few questions left to be answered.
So, here are the four biggest Rams offensive questions prior to training camp.
4. How Will The Tight End Rotation Shake Out?
Among other questions, figuring out how the tight end rotation will shake out is something that the Rams need to have an answer for. At this point, the Rams have five tight ends who could fight for reps, including Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson, and Max Klare.
Last season, Parkinson was the top option in the room for Matthew Stafford as he recorded 43 receptions for 408 yards and eight touchdowns. The rest of the Rams' 2025 tight end room in Allen, Higbee, and Ferguson each crossed the 200-yard mark and had three touchdowns each.
Klare, on the other hand, was finishing up his collegiate career with Ohio State and totaled 43 catches for 448 yards and two touchdowns.
This room, top to bottom, has plenty of talent in the passing game and has enough size to be effective as blockers in the run game as well. With that in mind, it will be interesting to see if McVay chooses to play the veterans more, the younger players more, or do a bit of both to try to maximize the talent this group has.
3. Who Will Win the Backup QB Battle?
There is no doubt that one of the biggest storylines to watch this training camp will be the battle for the backup quarterback position between No. 13 overall pick Ty Simpson and three-year veteran Stetson Bennett IV.
While Bennett does have a three-year advantage over Simpson, he still does not have any experience in the regular season, which makes this battle a lot more interesting. However, even with the lack of playing experience during the season, Bennett's experience in preseason games and having a few seasons to grasp McVay's playbook could be a key component as camp moves along.
For Simpson, there is definitely some pressure on him as a first-round pick to win this battle as a younger player. However, his experience playing for an SEC program like Alabama could be something that helps him block out the noise and perform in a way that helps him win the backup quarterback job.
Regardless of who wins this job, the Rams need a reliable quarterback throughout the season, just in case Stafford misses time due to injury. So, it is up to Bennett and Simpson to see who is more prepared to be the Rams' backup quarterback in 2026.
2. Who Will Emerge as the Rams' WR 3?
On the perimeter, the Rams have a great wide receiver duo in Puka Nacua and Davante Adams; however, the WR3 spot is something that does not have a clear answer.
As of now, the Rams' best options on the roster are Xavier Smith, Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington, and rookie CJ Daniels. In 2025, Smith (18 catches for 303 yards), Mumpfield (10 receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown), and Whittington (18 catches for 171 yards) each had opportunities to assert themselves as the third option, but there was no clear resolution.
With the potential for an opening at wide receiver three, Daniels may have an opportunity after a solid season at Miami in 2025. Last season with Miami, Daniels totaled 50 receptions for 557 yards and seven touchdowns as a reliable option for the Hurricanes.
The Rams very well could already have the answer to WR3 on the roster, but heading into training camp, the answer is not yet clear. As camp progresses, it will be intriguing to see if Smith, Mumpfield, or Daniels can emerge as the third wide receiver, or if the Rams have to look outside and sign an external free agent.
1. Who Will Start at Left Tackle if Alaric Jackson Is Suspended?
While there are several other questions the Rams have to answer, arguably the biggest one is how the left tackle position will play out if Alaric Jackson does get suspended to begin the season.
The Rams' offense is among the most productive in the NFL; however, if Stafford does not have time because the left tackle position is struggling without Jackson in the lineup, that could become problematic for the team.
To counteract that, the Rams could move Warren McClendon Jr. over to left tackle after a strong 2025 campaign and try rookie Keagen Trost at right tackle. The team also has the option of starting veteran David Quessenberry at left tackle and keeping McClendon on the right side.
Throughout camp, the Rams will have to get creative with offensive line combinations like this just in case Jackson is suspended, so they are prepared. Following camp, if they do not like what they have, they could also look to sign a free agent like Taylor Decker, who is a proven and reliable option at tackle.
If the Rams have an answer at left tackle for a possible Jackson suspension, the offense will be fine, but if not, next season could prove to be tough if Stafford is under heavy pressure throughout the season.
